The 2017 mileage league table is being compiled as you read this. Currently we are well down on our 2016 massive tally when we topped 200,000 miles for the first time ever. So we need your mileage figures NOW to get our 2017 tally up!!

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The 2017 mileage league table is being compiled as you read this. Currently we are well down on our 2016 massive tally when we topped 200,000 miles for the first time ever. So we need your mileage figures to get our 2017 tally up!!

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If you want to know how many jelly-baby, or pints of beer equivalent have been consumed by the group, so far, (and we all do don't we ?) then click here [[ExeterMileage2017]]. So, if you haven't tallied your 2016 mileage, it's never too late to send it in to [mailto:spgameson@tesco.net Susan] - an estimate is fine.

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If you want to know how many jelly-baby, or pints of beer equivalent have been consumed by the group, so far, (and we all do don't we ?) then click here [[ExeterMileage2017]]. So, if you haven't tallied your 2017 mileage, it's never too late to send it in to [mailto:spgameson@tesco.net Susan] - an estimate is fine.

and there are always plenty of activities to take part in centred around informal groups within the club.
Although we focus more on enjoyment than speed, some of our rides do need good levels of stamina and fitness.

New riders are always very welcome. All we ask is that if you enjoy your riding with us, you join the CTC after three rides.

* Upcoming Events *

Brecon (Llangorse) Weekend

11-13 May 2018. Details early in 2018.

Sunday Rides

form the ‘core’ of our local riding. Normally, each Sunday, 'A' and 'B' rides start at 10.00 am from designated points shown on the programme. 'A’ rides are longer and faster than 'B’ rides.

We usually ride to a nominated elevenses stop, carry a picnic lunch, and often return about 4pm. The programme is here

Thursday Coffee Pots

On Thursday mornings riders make their own way to a nominated cafe,

normally between 10:30 and 11:30. There is also a Bike Bus specifically to cater for and help those new to cycling, which picks up riders en-route and running to a schedule which is also published on the website. The Thursday Coffee Pots list is here

Many members tour all over the world with trips in recent years across Continental Europe, India, Scandinavia, Australia,
America, Ireland, as well as long distance tours in UK (LEJoG, JoGLE, and C2C).
Members love to exchange experiences of trips and give advice, encouragement and inspiration to others, so look for slide shows and come along. Alongside is a view from Ted's recent CTC tour with Tony Gore in South-eastern Spain, taken near Orce....

Hot Topic >>>>>>>>THE 2017 Mileage Tally

The 2017 mileage league table is being compiled as you read this. Currently we are well down on our 2016 massive tally when we topped 200,000 miles for the first time ever. So we need your mileage figures to get our 2017 tally up!!

If you want to know how many jelly-baby, or pints of beer equivalent have been consumed by the group, so far, (and we all do don't we ?) then click here ExeterMileage2017. So, if you haven't tallied your 2017 mileage, it's never too late to send it in to Susan - an estimate is fine.

Group Safety & Training

We want our rides to be as safe as possible, so have some guidelines called "Our Group Riding Guidance & Principles" which you can view here, and "Group Riding – Our ‘Shouts & Signals" which you can also view here. Please take the time to get to know these and use them on our rides. From time to time, We organise training in bike handling, road-craft, first aid, and bike maintenance. We want to encourage riders of all skill levels to participate in these activities - just remember - novice riders haven't practiced in bad habits, so experienced riders have much to gain, too! Just ask !

New Riders

We have an information sheet for new riders which can be found here.
We also have a 'Buddy' system, and a Bike Bus to help introduce new riders to our activities.
Your bike is likely to be suitable initially,as long as it has some low gears and is well maintained. Similarly, your fitness will improve as you do more cycling, and we ride many routes which are suitable for cycling 'newbies'.

Knowledge Transfer - Tips, Topics, Maintenance, Technical, Skills

Have you checked-out the pages called 'Ted's Topics' ? Click right here. There's a wealth of stuff here from bike maintenance, why braking is bad news, to mending punctures, and lots of other topics as well. Mark Pollard has just written about tubeless tyre systems, and these will be seen on touring bikes soon, so check it out. Fascinating stuff...

Magazine - The Highwayman

CTC Devon publishes the 'Highwayman' magazine about monthly which contains reports of local and foreign rides plus information on upcoming rides and activities. More information here. Please send in your photos from recent rides.

Audax Riding

Many members ride Audax events, typically 100 or 200 km, sometimes longer. Participants have to complete a nominated route within set time limits at control points. These rides are ideal preparation for the popular cyclosportifs. In our area, the 'Mad March' and 'Coast to Coast' audaxes are popular events run in conjunction with local cycling clubs. CTC Torbay Section also organises the infamous Dartmoor Devil 100 km Audax Ride with over 7,000 feet of climbing on Dartmoor. Some members have completed the ultimate audax challenges of Paris-Brest-Paris (PBP) and Lomdon-Edinburgh-London (LEL). Madness is not a necessary qualification, but a sense of adventure certainly helps ! Full information about Audax events can be found on the Audax UK website